Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN16 · West Sussex
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN14 · West Sussex
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rustington has less crime — 84 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Rustington in February 2026 — 141 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rustington sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rustington recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 84 vs 141 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Rustington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rustington saw higher rates of Other theft while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rustington recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 141).